Roots of Strategy, Book Four

Col. David Jablonsky

ISBN 10: 0811729184 / ISBN 13: 9780811729185

Published by Stackpole Books, US, 1999

About this Item

David Jablonsky has compiled the best writings of four of the most influential theorists of naval and air power in the past century. Alfred Thayer Mahans Influence of Sea Power Upon History, Julian Corbetts Some Principles of Maritime Strategy, Guilio Douhets Command of the Air, and William Billy Mitchells Winged Defense continue to have relevance for students and practitioners of naval and air strategy. They illustrate the continuity of strategic thought, even through current times of great and widespread change.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Roots of Strategy, Book Four
• Publisher: Stackpole Books, US
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811729184
• ISBN 13: 9780811729185
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Selections from four legends in maritime and air strategy: Mahan, Corbett, Douhet and Mitchell

Introduction by noted military strategist and author David Jablonsky
David Jablonsky has compiled the best writings of four of the most influential theorists of naval and air power in the past century. Alfred Thayer Mahan's Influence of Sea Power Upon History, Julian Corbett's Some Principles of Maritime Strategy, Guilio Douhet's Command of the Air, and William "Billy" Mitchell's Winged Defense continue to have relevance for students and practitioners of naval and air strategy. They illustrate the continuity of strategic thought, even through current times of great and widespread change.

About the Author

Col. (Ret.) David Jablonsky, Ph.D. is the Professor of National Security Affairs in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.